Rocks hurled from overpass 'pelt' multiple cars on I-5

Rocks hurled from overpass 'pelt' multiple cars on I-5

Rocks thrown from an Interstate 5 overpass "pelted" several cars Monday night near the Tacoma Mall.

Rocks thrown from an Interstate 5 overpass "pelted" several cars Monday night near the Tacoma Mall.

Pierce County nurse linked to hepatitis C scare loses state license

Pierce County nurse linked to hepatitis C scare loses state license

A nurse arrested in connection with a possible outbreak of hepatitis C at a Washington hospital says she didn't use drugs and is not a carrier of hepatitis C.

A nurse arrested in connection with a possible outbreak of hepatitis C at a Washington hospital says she didn't use drugs and is not a carrier of hepatitis C.

12 arrested, 22 pounds of meth and 40+ guns seized in South Sound bust

12 arrested, 22 pounds of meth and 40+ guns seized in South Sound bust

A dozen people were arrested and meth, heroin, cash, and guns were seized Tuesday as part of a coordinated effort among law enforcement to take down two drug rings operating in south Puget Sound.

A dozen people were arrested and meth, heroin, cash, and guns were seized Tuesday as part of a coordinated effort among law enforcement to take down two drug rings operating in south Puget Sound.

Channel 253: Tacoma podcast creators bring community together

Channel 253: Tacoma podcast creators bring community together

TACOMA -- We all know Tacoma is growing fast!One woman is on a mission to connect and keep everyone informed about all the cool and important things happening within the burgeoning city.That's how Channel 253 was born.

TACOMA -- We all know Tacoma is growing fast!One woman is on a mission to connect and keep everyone informed about all the cool and important things happening within the burgeoning city.That's how Channel 253 was born.

How citizens are helping educate, empower local voters in Tacoma

How citizens are helping educate, empower local voters in Tacoma

TACOMA -- If you forgot everything you learned in that 9th grade government civics class and fin all of those high-tension political discussions on social media difficult to navigate -- you're not alone.In Tacoma, a group of citizens are helping educate and empower local voters with Adult Civics Happy Hour.Organizers say the casual meetups are energizing the voting population in south Puget Sound.

TACOMA -- If you forgot everything you learned in that 9th grade government civics class and fin all of those high-tension political discussions on social media difficult to navigate -- you're not alone.In Tacoma, a group of citizens are helping educate and empower local voters with Adult Civics Happy Hour.Organizers say the casual meetups are energizing the voting population in south Puget Sound.

Two hurt in multi-car crash in Parkland

Two hurt in multi-car crash in Parkland

Two people were hurt in a multi-car crash on SR 512 that blocked all westbound lanes Thursday morning.

Two people were hurt in a multi-car crash on SR 512 that blocked all westbound lanes Thursday morning.

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Pierce County deputy

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Pierce County deputy

A suspected drunk driver pulled out of a parking lot on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma and hit a Pierce County Sheriff's deputy Thursday night.

A suspected drunk driver pulled out of a parking lot on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma and hit a Pierce County Sheriff's deputy Thursday night.

Puyallup man charged in cousin's death: 'I know I’m a killer, but I don’t feel like a murderer'

Puyallup man charged in cousin's death: 'I know I’m a killer, but I don’t feel like a murderer'

A Puyallup man was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of his cousin Sunday night. Robert M. Reynolds, 27, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Sam Boren.

A Puyallup man was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of his cousin Sunday night. Robert M. Reynolds, 27, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Sam Boren.

Police to parents: Talk to your kids about not making threats at school

Police to parents: Talk to your kids about not making threats at school

With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.

With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.

Immigration detention center operator sues city of Tacoma

Immigration detention center operator sues city of Tacoma

The private company that runs a federal immigration detention center in Tacoma has sued the city, claiming that it passed an ordinance last month to restrict the facility from expanding out of disagreement toward federal immigration policy and not over land use issues.

The private company that runs a federal immigration detention center in Tacoma has sued the city, claiming that it passed an ordinance last month to restrict the facility from expanding out of disagreement toward federal immigration policy and not over land use issues.

Tacoma teen pulled from bike by officer awarded $500K

Tacoma teen pulled from bike by officer awarded $500K

TACOMA, Wash. -- A teenager who was pulled from her bicycle in a mall parking lot and shocked with a stun gun by an off-duty officer working security has been awarded $500,000 in federal court.The jury awarded Monique Tillman on Thursday after she sued Officer Jared Williams and the city of Tacoma over the May 2014 encounter that was caught on surveillance video.Her brother Eric Branch was awarded $50,000.Attorney Rick Friedman told The News Tribune that it was important for Tillman and Branch to "stand up for their civil rights and not take this lying down," but they're now ready to move forward.Tacoma city officials did not immediately return the newspaper's call and email requesting comment.A Tacoma police spokeswoman says Williams remains employed with the department.

TACOMA, Wash. -- A teenager who was pulled from her bicycle in a mall parking lot and shocked with a stun gun by an off-duty officer working security has been awarded $500,000 in federal court.The jury awarded Monique Tillman on Thursday after she sued Officer Jared Williams and the city of Tacoma over the May 2014 encounter that was caught on surveillance video.Her brother Eric Branch was awarded $50,000.Attorney Rick Friedman told The News Tribune that it was important for Tillman and Branch to "stand up for their civil rights and not take this lying down," but they're now ready to move forward.Tacoma city officials did not immediately return the newspaper's call and email requesting comment.A Tacoma police spokeswoman says Williams remains employed with the department.

Head of technical college in Tacoma fired

Head of technical college in Tacoma fired

The president of a state-run technical college in Tacoma has been fired following an investigation into his conduct with college employees.

The president of a state-run technical college in Tacoma has been fired following an investigation into his conduct with college employees.

Some Pierce County leaders pushing to ban safe injection sites

Some Pierce County leaders pushing to ban safe injection sites

There is no dispute that more Americans are dying from opioid overdoses. But there is a lot of dispute on how to stop the crisis.

There is no dispute that more Americans are dying from opioid overdoses. But there is a lot of dispute on how to stop the crisis.

Police: Man arrested after threatening others at Tacoma motel with rifle

Police: Man arrested after threatening others at Tacoma motel with rifle

TACOMA, Wash. -- Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.Cool said there were no reported injuries.

TACOMA, Wash. -- Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.Cool said there were no reported injuries.

2 former Pierce County deputies allege cover-up, retaliation

2 former Pierce County deputies allege cover-up, retaliation

Two former Pierce County sheriff's deputies are suing the county, saying the agency tried to cover up how a man obtained a gun before killing his wife and himself.

Two former Pierce County sheriff's deputies are suing the county, saying the agency tried to cover up how a man obtained a gun before killing his wife and himself.